despond

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Verb despond has 1 sense

despond - lose confidence or hope; become dejected; "The supporters of the Presidential candidate desponded when they learned the early results of the election"
--₁ is one way to despair

Derived forms: noun despondency₁, noun despondence₁
Sample sentence:
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Despond

Definition:

Verb: To feel or show extreme discouragement, dejection, or hopelessness.

Noun: A state of extreme discouragement or hopelessness.

Senses:

1. Verb: Feelings of extreme discouragement:

Example sentence: After failing the exam for the third time, she desponded and felt like giving up.

2. Verb: Showing extreme discouragement or hopelessness:

Example sentence: The despondent student stared blankly at the failed test, unsure of how to improve.

1. Noun: A state of extreme discouragement:

Example sentence: He fell into a deep despond after losing his job and struggled to find motivation.

Usages:

Popular usage: The word 'despond' is commonly used to describe intense feelings of hopelessness or dejection.

Local usage: In certain regions, 'despond' is used to indicate a state of prolonged sadness or melancholy.

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